FRUIT CAKE COOKIES
Somewhere along the line, fruit cake got a bad reputation-unfounded or not. And whatever you may think of this stalwart, we won't argue with you. We'll only invite you to consider this recipe. It takes what fruit cake does best and repackages it in the form of a soft and chewy cookie. What does fruit cake do best, you might ask? Let us tell you. Fruit cake combines sweet dried fruits (golden raisins and chopped dates), warm spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves), citrus (orange zest), crunchy toasted almonds and brandy. In other words, all the flavors of the season are wrapped up in fruit cake. It's a daring move and that's exactly why it works. The bold flavors and colors-did we mention the sugar-sweet maraschino cherries and candied green cherries?-are as exuberant as Christmas itself. Forget what you thought you knew about fruit cake and let these fun, nostalgic cookies be your new-and much more delicious-definition.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat raisins, dates and brandy to simmering over medium heat. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes. Drain; set aside. Discard liquid.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together cake mix, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. In small bowl, stir melted butter, egg and water until blended. Add butter mixture to cake mix-brown sugar mixture; beat with spoon until well blended. Add drained fruit, maraschino cherries, nuts and candied cherries.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are set. Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g
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RS RASEL
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family during the holidays.
Tc Hunt
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They are so colorful and festive.
Altantsatsral A
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to add some festive cheer to your holiday party.
David kefa
[email protected]I've made these cookies with a variety of different fruits and they are always delicious. My favorite combination is cranberries, cherries, and apricots.
Rt Er
[email protected]These cookies are so soft and chewy. They are the perfect texture for a holiday cookie.
Tlotlego Price
[email protected]I love the combination of the fruit and the spices in these cookies. They are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Ziezie
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover fruit. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit.
Mi Jaynal
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Deviona Swanigan
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They are so flavorful and the fruit gives them a nice chewy texture.
Marcos Valero
[email protected]I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They were so festive and delicious.
Mmabatho Nyoffu
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and they turned out so soft and chewy. I loved the combination of the fruit and the spices. I will definitely be making these again.